Ml320 Problems - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

nighty2 · #1 12-23-2005, 12:51 AM

Hi there, I've just taken my 01 Ml320 for an "A" service and i was informed of a number of problems with it. It was making a whining noise when it started up, which got progressively louder if you turned the steering wheel, i kinda figured it was the power steering. MB dealer said i needed a power sterring reservoir cuz it was leaking,a serpentine belt. I also need to replace the "Torsion Bar Bearings" which were cracked and last but not the least the "airbag/off" n "SRS" light remains on which they said is the pax seat occupation sensor which needs to be replaced What i find incredulous is that the warranty expired in August and I took it in for them to see if anything needed to be replaced and they said everything is peachy.3 months later i get all this that needs to be replaced ...did i mention CDN $2300.oo for just the parts?

Would appreciate any info if there are any factory recalls with these things. The reason i didn't get extended warranty is cuz i'm going to trade this with another vehicle next year. Wouldn't be too soon, just had so many irritating "small" things with this vehicle,

mrlee · #2 12-28-2005, 08:25 PM

i brought my ml 320 about 6month ago it had about 86,000mi on it at the time that same week i had the truck i made a trip out of town when i arrived at my trip i went to the back of my truck and the rear right black plastic side panel came off, than the rubber around the moonroof came aloose and also the srs light was on .....i went to the mb dealer in md. they told me i need a new srs regualator so i had that replace along with some front end work, and oil change the car runs fine and now i notice my odometer when i crank it up a wrench show up 2 of them......... and now i have about 102655mi when is a good time to turn these trucks in or should i keep it .......i'm confused about this truck about now.

d and also it have a vcr under my rear seat with a over head monitor can i change that vcr to a dvd player it

Q · #3 12-28-2005, 10:24 PM

We got the extended warranty just before the original went out. We paid $4k for 4 years 48k miles extra warranty. We are at about $2.2k thus far and have 3 years and 32k miles left to go. I am damn sure we will get our $4k and then some out of the warranty. Damn ML.

mrlee · #4 01-02-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlee

i brought my ml 320 about 6month ago it had about 86,000mi on it at the time that same week i had the truck i made a trip out of town when i arrived at my trip i went to the back of my truck and the rear right black plastic side panel came off, than the rubber around the moonroof came aloose and also the srs light was on .....i went to the mb dealer in md. they told me i need a new srs regualator so i had that replace along with some front end work, and oil change the car runs fine and now i notice my odometer when i crank it up a wrench show up 2 of them...WHAT IS THE CODE MEANING OF 19000...... and now i have about 102655mi when is a good time to turn these trucks in or should i keep it .......i'm confused about this truck about now.

d and also it have a vcr under my rear seat with a over head monitor can i change that vcr to a dvd player it

and now

whunter · #5 01-02-2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mrlee

AS I TURN MY KEY A CODE COMES UP WHAT DO THE CODE 19000 MEAN'S OTHER THAN THAT MY 01 ML RUNS GREAT

I hope this helps you.
M-Class
http://www.keysolutions.com/M-Class.nsf?OpenDatabase

WARNING:
make sure the drivers door is closed, or it won't reset!

FSS - Flexible Service System
http://www.4x4abc.com/ML320/ML_FSS.html

Wrench symbol in odometer?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=245968#post245968

Reset:Service
http://mbca.cartama.net/showthread.php?t=3034

Reset Tools
http://tools.batauto.com/?crn=296&action=show&show_products_mode=cat_click

Oil Sensor question ?? Gilly.. ?? Anyone ??
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=591307#post591307

FSS Smart Enough?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=268272#post268272

Attempted FSS reset, now wont stop flashing
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=911450#post911450

2001 ml320
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=724591#post724591

DIY oil change hint
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=586184#post586184

Oil Change -- ML 320
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=301946#post301946

roadsession · #6 01-06-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nighty2

Hi there, I've just taken my 01 Ml320 for an "A" service and i was informed of a number of problems with it. It was making a whining noise when it started up, which got progressively louder if you turned the steering wheel, i kinda figured it was the power steering. MB dealer said i needed a power sterring reservoir cuz it was leaking,a serpentine belt. I also need to replace the "Torsion Bar Bearings" which were cracked and last but not the least the "airbag/off" n "SRS" light remains on which they said is the pax seat occupation sensor which needs to be replaced What i find incredulous is that the warranty expired in August and I took it in for them to see if anything needed to be replaced and they said everything is peachy.3 months later i get all this that needs to be replaced ...did i mention CDN $2300.oo for just the parts?

Would appreciate any info if there are any factory recalls with these things. The reason i didn't get extended warranty is cuz i'm going to trade this with another vehicle next year. Wouldn't be too soon, just had so many irritating "small" things with this vehicle,

Ask to see the service manager and calmly, politely ask him to consider a goodwill repair on some of the items as you are so fresh off warranty.
Worth a try